A classified intelligence briefing on the situation in Gaza was presented to the members of the Knesset’s Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee on Tuesday.

A senior IDF intelligence official said in the briefing that Israel is continuing efforts to reach a hostage release deal while simultaneously carrying out intense military activity in order to exert pressure on Hamas and bring about the release of additional hostages.

The senior official noted that “the military actions are what led to the two previous hostage release deals.”

Regarding Iran, intelligence officials told committee members, “There is great vigilance in Iran in light of the increase of US forces in the Persian Gulf, and there is significant concern in the country about the implications of the move.”

At the same time, it was reported that the United States is working to form a broad coalition that will oppose Iran.

(YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem)